Anganwadi workers torch bearers of welfare schemes: Pondy Min

Puducherry, Mar 14 (PTI) Puducherry Welfare Minister M
Kandasamy today said anganwadi workers "are torch bearers of
various welfare measures" implemented by the territorial
administration, for the benefit of women and children.
Inaugurating a three-day sensitisation and training
programme for the anganwadi workers here, he said, "Workers of
the anganwadi centres are torch bearers of the welfare
measures and are effective link between the beneficiaries and
the government."
The government was keen to ensure that various schemes
including the centrally sponsored programmes were implemented
fast, he said.
The Minister also listed the schemes for the benefit
of the poor and also the senior citizens being implemented in
the Union Territory.
The training programme for the workers would be held
for three days, in keeping with the guidelines of the Union
Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry.
The Centre had sanctioned Rs 7.4 lakhs for the
programme and 120 workers would be trained during the next
three days.